Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev: America's Most Unlikely Comic Book Hero

In the annals of Cold War history, Nikita Khrushchev stands as a towering figure. As leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, Khrushchev played a central role in some of the most dramatic events of the era, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Wall crisis. He was also a colorful and charismatic character, known for his blunt talk and his love of a good joke.

K Blows Top: A Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev, America's Most Unlikely Tourist

by Peter Carlson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2672 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	356 pages
Hardcover	:	288 pages
Item Weight	:	1.04 pounds
Dimensions	:	5 x 0.83 x 8 inches
Paperback	:	365 pages

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What if this formidable Soviet leader had also been the star of a comic book series? That's the premise of Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev: America's Most Unlikely Comic Book Hero, a new book by historian and comic book enthusiast Mark Waid. The book explores this unlikely scenario, offering a fascinating and humorous look at the Cold War era through the lens of popular culture.

Waid's book is not a work of historical fiction. Rather, it is a collection of essays that explore the ways in which Khrushchev was depicted in American comic books during the Cold War. Waid shows how Khrushchev was often portrayed as a buffoonish and incompetent figure, but also how he could sometimes be seen as a more sympathetic character.

Waid's book is a fascinating and informative look at the Cold War era. It is also a reminder of the power of popular culture to shape our perceptions of history. As Waid writes in the book's , "Comic books are not just a form of entertainment. They are also a reflection of our culture and our times." Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev is a valuable addition to the literature on the Cold War and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comic books.

About the Author

Mark Waid is a historian and comic book enthusiast. He is the author of several books on the history of comic books, including The History of Marvel Comics and The Superhero: A History of an Icon. He is also the co-author of the Eisner Award-winning comic book series Irredeemable.

Praise for Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev

"A fascinating and humorous look at the Cold War era through the lens of popular culture." - Publishers Weekly

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of comic books." - The Comics Journal

"A valuable addition to the literature on the Cold War." - The American Historical Review

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K Blows Top: A Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev, America's Most Unlikely Tourist

by Peter Carlson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2672 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	356 pages
Hardcover	:	288 pages
Item Weight	:	1.04 pounds
Dimensions	:	5 x 0.83 x 8 inches
Paperback	:	365 pages

FREE